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In-House
Attorney
Government and Government Relations
Min 6 yrs required
OFAC & Sanctions Compliance Counsel Responsibilities: Provide subject matter expertise to guide the strategy of the sanctions compliance program and related sanctions compliance work of cross-functional teams across the enterprise;. Provide guidance and support to the AML officer, senior AML leadership and business units on OFAC and other sanctions matters; . Engage OFAC and other government officials on sanctions compliance matters as necessary and prepare reports to OFAC regarding blocked and rejected transactions; . Execute and make enhancements to sanctions compliance solutions, including sanctions compliance screening systems;. Review laws, regulations, U.S. executive orders, OFAC designations and related regulatory announcements for business impact;. Facilitate and oversee testing of the sanctions compliance program and periodic OFAC and sanctions risk assessments to identify enhancement opportunities and potential solutions; . Maintain and update enterprise OFAC and sanctions compliance policy and procedures; . Identify, interdict, escalate, report, and maintain records pertaining to any activity prohibited by OFAC’s regulations;. Development and provide OFAC and sanctions training content;. Exercise strong leadership and collaboration skills with project teams, regulatory agencies, and compliance team members; and . Provide compliance input on business action plans, new products, projects or operational requests.
Qualification and Experience
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. JD Degree. 6+ years audit/risk/sanctions compliance work experience. Advanced knowledge of relevant regulatory data sources. Advanced knowledge of relevant industry regulations. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level. Preferred. Admitted to Bar in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia. ACAMS certification (or equivalent). 5+ years of work experience in a financial services institution, regulatory organization, fintech company, legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof. 5+ years’ experience with Sanctions compliance related work. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply OFAC and other sanctions regulations to complex transactions, products and services in a fast-paced, real-time environment. In depth understanding of OFAC’s reporting requirements with an ability to manage preparation and submission of required regulatory reports. Proven experience working with senior management and influencing different stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Requisition Number: R0029503
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